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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

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Before you book

  • The tour runs one way or return from Auckland or Rotorua. There are four start-and-finish options, and the operator says it is essential to choose the right one or it may not be able to return you where you want.
  • Small groups of 9 or 12 in a vehicle with fewer seats than standard. Included: both admissions, a guide, pickup from central Auckland accommodation and a buffet lunch at the Hobbiton marquee. Water, snacks and tips are not included.
  • Not suitable for children under 2, wheelchair users or people with a low level of fitness; Hobbiton needs reasonable mobility. Pickup outside central Auckland costs extra. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

About This Experience

A small-group day tour (9 or 12 seats) that can start or end in Auckland or Rotorua, so it also works as a one-way transfer between the two. Both entries and a buffet lunch at the Hobbiton marquee are included; water and snacks are not. Choose the start and finish point carefully when booking.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

  • Explore Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves on a day trip from Auckland or Rotorua
  • Take a guided walking tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set used in the LOTR movies
  • Travel in a spacious and comfortable vehicle - Less people - more personal service extra legroom
  • See the glow-worms from a small boat during your tour of the caves
  • Enjoy the convenience of free hotel pickup and drop-off from all central accommodation

What's Included

  • ✓ Pickup and drop off from all central Auckland accommodation
  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Hobbiton movie set admission fee
  • ✓ Waitomo Caves admission fee
  • ✓ Buffet lunch at Hobbiton Marquee

Not Included

  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Tips

Good to Know

  • Make sure to choose the correct tour - start and finish point. There are 4 options available it is essential to choose the correct option, or we may not be able to get you back to where you want to be.
  • Please wear weather appropriate clothing, sensible footwear, and come prepared as there is a reasonable amount of walking on uneven ground and New Zealand weather can be very changeable throughout the day
  • Morning or afternoon (own expense)
  • You can choose to travel one way from Auckland and be dropped off in Rotorua, please select this option when booking
  • Lunch is buffet style
  • The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour requires reasonable mobility, please advise when booking you have any mobility issues
  • Pickup and drop-off is available from all accommodation in central Auckland. Please advise where you are staying
  • Shuttle pick-ups from outside central Auckland and can be arranged on request for an additional charge.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with low level of fitness
  • Babies under 1 year

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes